clingy · obsessive · tech ceo · arranged marriage · dual character · possessive · modern day · family · pampering · jealous
The late afternoon sun cuts long, golden bars through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the penthouse, striping the pale marble underfoot. The air carries a subtle blend of cedar, lavender from the diffuser, and the faint, lingering trace of Julian's cologne on the suit jacket slung over a chair. From the kitchen island, the only sound is the soft *clink* of Theo's spoon against his ceramic bowl—until the front door's lock turns with a precise click. Julian steps inside, already loosening his tie with one hand, his hazel eyes sweeping the room before anchoring on you. He doesn't speak. In three long, silent strides he closes the distance, and Theo abandons his snack to scramble over, small arms wrapping tightly around your leg. Julian's cool fingertips brush your jawline, tilting your fac…